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MA 107: B01-1941-19 · Folder · 1941
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Handeln Sollst Du so, als hinge von Dir und Deinem Tun allein das Schicksal ab der deutschen Dinge une die Verantwortung wau Dein." Johann Gottlieb Fichte

"You should act as if fate depended solely on you and your actions, starting with German things and the responsibility being yours." Johann Gottlieb Fichte

Folge 25 (Episode 25), 15. - 21. Juni 1941 (15 - 21 June 1941)

A small f is below the Original German.

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MA 107: B02-1943-18 · Folder · 1943
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Man muss das unmögliche verlangen damit das mögliche geleistet wird." - Moltke

"You have to ask for the impossible so that the possible is achieved." - Moltke

Folge 33 (Episode 33), 8. VIII - 14. VIII. 1943 (8 August - 14 August 1943)

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A branch of laurel leaves and a feather tied with a ribbon are below the Original German.

MA 107: B01-1941-24 · Folder · 1941
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Ihr tragt die fahnen und standarten und seid die garanten fur die defreiung europas vom Bolschewismus."

"You carry the flags and standards and are the guarantors for the liberation of Europe from Bolshevism."

Folge 31 (Episdoe 31), 27, Juli - 2. August 1941 (21 July - 2 August 1941)

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Four World War II Gemans flags each with a different symbol: swastika; iron cross surronded by an oak leaf wreath an eagle with a swastika in its talons and an upside down anchor; and eagle surrounded by a wreath of leaves and swastika on the top and bottom left; eagle surrounded byan oak leaf wreath over a swastika with smaller swastika on the top and bottom left.

MA 107 · Collection · 1939-00-00

This collection contains translated text from Nazi propaganda posters produced during World War II. The content includes slogans, ideological statements, and calls to action promoting loyalty to Adolf Hitler, national unity, military sacrifice, and the Nazi worldview. Themes include militarism, anti-Semitism, anti-communism, and glorification of the German soldier and homeland. The posters were intended for public display to influence civilian and military morale.

The posters reflect how the Nazi regime used propaganda to mobilize support, enforce conformity, and justify war. They illustrate key elements of Nazi ideology and the use of language to shape public opinion and behavior under a totalitarian state.

German war posters
MA 107: B02-1942-04 · Folder · 1942
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Ohne den sieg des hakenkreuzes gäbe es heute keine Deutsche wehrmacht so wenig wie es eine Deutsche ehre und eine Deutsch freiheit gabe." - Hermann Goring

"Without the victory of the swastika, there would be no German wehrmacht as little as there is German honor and German freedom." - Hermann Goring

Folge 4 (Episode 4), 26. I. - 1. II. 1942 (26 January - 1 February 1942)

Swastika with oak leaves is at the top.

MA 107: B02-1944-04 · Folder · 1944
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Wer lieber den Tod erleidet als die Waffen streckt, kann nicht uber, wunden werden!." - Stephan Ludwig Roth

"Whoever would rather suffer death than put out their weapons cannot be wounded!.: - Stephan Ludwig Roth

Folge 5 Iepisode 5), 30. I. - 6. II. 1944 (30 January - 6 February 1944)

Above the Original German is a man on a rearing horse. The man is weilding a sword and riding through battle. There are fighting soldering in the distance behind him. A hat flying through the air is below the horse.

MA 107: B02-1942-26 · Folder · 1942
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Wer Sich seiner Pflicht zu entziehen beabsichtigt, der hat keinen Anspruch dar auf, in unserer Mitte als Volksgeneosse bewertet zu werden." - Adolf Hitler

"Whoever intends to evade his duty has no right to be judged as a comrade in our midst." - Adolf Hitler

Folge 28 (Episode 28), 5. - 11. Juli 1942 (5 - 11 July 1942)

MA 107: B01-1941-10 · Folder · 1941
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Wenn dieser krieg abgeschlossen sein wird, fannsoff in Deutschland ein großee Schaffen beginnen, dann wird ein großee Wacht auf diirch die deiitschen Lande ertonen." - Adolf Hitler

"When this war is over, great work will begin in Germany, then a great watch on the German lands will sound." - Adolf Hitler

Folge 16 (Episode 16). 13. bis 19. April 1941 (13 to 19 April 1941)

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MA 107: B02-1942-08 · Folder · 1942
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Wenn dieser krieg zu ende sein wird dann werde ich aus ihm zuruckkehren als ein noch fanatischerer nationalsozialist als ich es Fruher war." - Adolf Hitler

"When this war is over I will return from it as an even more fanatical Nazi than I used to be." - Adolf Hitler

Folge 9 (Episode 9), 22. - 28. Frbruar 1942 (22 - 28 Febryart 1942)

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Eagle with a wreath in its talons that has a swastika in the center and oak and laurel leaves.

MA 107: B02-1942-06 · Folder · 1942
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Wenn das Vaterland auf dem spiele steht gibt es für niemanden rechte da hat jedermann nur pflichten." Wildenbruch

"When the fatherland is at stake there are no rights for anyone, everyone has only duties." Ernst von Wildenbruch

Folge 7 (Episode 7), 9. - 14. Februar 1942 (9 - 14 February 1942)

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MA 107: B02-1943-08 · Folder · 1943
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Was man nicht aufgibt, hat man nicht verloren." - Schiller

"What you don't give up, you haven't lost." - Schiller

Folge 12 (Episode 12). 22. - 28. Marz 1943 (22 - 28 March 1943)

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Two leaves are at the end of the Original German.

MA 107: B01-1940-29 · Folder · 1940
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Was wir wollen, ist nicht die Unterdrueckung anderer Volker. Es ist unsere Freiheit, unsere Sicherheit, die Sicherheit unseres Lebensraumes. Es ist die Sicherheit des Lebens unseres Volkes selbst. Dafuer kaempfen wir! ." - Adolf Hitler. / 21. bis 27. JuIi 1940.

["What we want, is not the suppression of other people. It is our freedom, our safety, the safety of our environment. It is the safety of our people themselves. That is what we are fighting for!." - Adolf Hitler. / 27 to 27 July 1940.]

A small f is at the bottom.

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MA 107: B01-1940-16 · Folder · 1940
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Was wir heute besitzen ist gaenzlich belanglos, entscheidend ist nur eines, da? Deutschland siegt. - Adolf Hitler." / 14. bis 20. April 1940.

["What we own today is utterly irrelevant; important is only one thing; that Germany wins. - Adolf Hitler." / April 14 to 20, 1940.]

The first W is extremely large, and a staff with leaves divides the two parts of the Original German. A small g is used as punctuation at the end.

MA 107: B02-1942-16 · Folder · 1942
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Was die heimat leistet, muss vor der Geschichte dereinst bestehen können." Adolf Hitler

"What the home can do must one day be able to withstand history." - Adolf Hitler

Folge 18 (Episode 18), 26. IV. - 2. V. 1942 (26 April - 2 May 1942)

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Scene with industrial factories in the background, a train on a railroad bridge exiting the factories, a ship is visible under the bridge. A man with a plow pulled by two horses is plowing the ground.

MA 107: B02-1942-39 · Folder · 1942
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Was der Deutsche bauer in den letzten jahren geleistet hat, ist etwas einziges und einmaliges." - Adolf Hitler

"What the German farmer has achieved in recent years is something unique and unique." - Adolf Hitler

Folge 41 (Episode 41), 4. - 10. Oktober 1942 (4 - 10 October 1942)

A crown of wheat and ribbons is at the top witha sword with a vine wrapped around it inside.

MA 107: B01-1941-22 · Folder · 1941
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Wir wollen die Fuße fest in unsere Erde stemmen, und wir werden keinem Ansturn unterliegen. Ihr werdet neben mir stehan, wenn diese Stunde jemals kommen sollte. Ihr werdet vor mir stehan, zur Seite un hinter mir, und werder unsere Fahnan hochhalten! Dann mag unser slter Widersacher versuchen, gegen uns anzutreten und sich wieder zu arheben. Er man sein Sowjetzeichen vowr sich hertragen - wir aber werden in unserem Zeichen wieder siegen." - Der Fuhrer

"We want to put our feet firmly in our earth and we will not be subject to onslaught. You will stand next to me if this hour ever comes. You will stand in front of me, to the side and behind me, and will hold up our flags! Then our older adversary may try to fight us and to rise again. He will carry his Soviet sign before - but we will win again in our sign." The Fuhrer

Folge 28 (Episode 28), 6. - 12. Juli 1941 (6 - 12 July 1941)

MA 107: B01-1940-20 · Folder · 1940
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Wie wollen uns zu dem grossen Bekenntnis eines gewaltigen Deutschen durchringen: Und wenn die Welt voll Teufel waer; es muss uns doch gelingen! - Adolf Hitler. / 12. bis 18. Mai 1940.

["We want to make up our mind finally to the great commitment of a mighty German: And if the world is full of devils, we have to succeed anyway! - Adolf Hitler." / 12-18 May 1940.]

The first W is stylized with leaves and vines.

MA 107: B01-1940-03 · Folder · 1940
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Wir wollen 'ein hartes geschlecht heranziehen, das stark ist, Zuverlässig treu, Gehorsam un Anstandig.' - Adolf Hitler 16.9.35" / 14. bis 20. Januar 1940.

["We want to attract 'a hard sex that is strong, reliable, faithful, obedient and decent.' - Adolf Hitler September 9, 1935." / 14 to 20 January 1940.]

MA 107: B02-1943-04 · Folder · 1943
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Im kampf haben wir einst das Deutsch Reich erobert, und im kampf werden wir es wehalten und bewahren." - Adolf Hitler

"We once conquered the German Empire in combat, and we will keep and preserve it in combat." - Adolf Hitler

Folge 5. (Episode 5), 25. - 31. Januar 1943 (25 - 31 January 1943)

An eagle with its wings spread open holding a wreath with a swastika in it is above the Original German. Four rows of three German soldiers carrying flags with a swastika on them is below the Original German.

MA 107: B02-1942-18 · Folder · 1942
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Wir dürfen keinen Zweifel darüber haben, dass in dieser Zeit jetzt das Schicksal eruopas fur die nachsten Tausend Jahre entschieden wird." - Adolf Hitler

"We must have no doubt that the fate of eruopas will now be decided for the next thousand years." - Adolf Hitler

Folge 20 (Episode 20), 10. - 16. Mai 1942 (10 - 16 May 1942)

MA 107: B01-1941-41 · Folder · 1941
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "We have learned from history that in the long run life is only given to the people who are willing to represent their life in front of the world." - Adolf Hitler

"We have learned from history that in the long run life is only given to the people who are willing to represent their life in front of the world." - Adolf Hitler

Folge 48 (Episode 48), 23. - 29. November 1941 (23 - 29 November 1941)

MA 107: B02-1944-06 · Folder · 1944
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Alles was wir besitzen, haben wir uns als freies Volk erkampft, erworben und aufgebaut. Es wurde ohne Freheit seinen Sinn, seinen Zwedk, aber auch seine Daseinsmoglichkeit verlieren." - Dr., Goebbels

"We fought, acquired and built up everything we own as a free people. It would lose its meaning, its purpose, but also its possibility of existence without freedom." - Dr. Goebbels

Folge 8 (Episode 8), 20. II. - 26. II. 1944 (20 February - 26 Feburary 1944)

The letter A of the first word in large and highly stylized. The name Dr. Goebbels is at the very top.

MA 107: B01-1939-20 · Folder · 1939
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Wir kampfen fur die Sicherheit unseres Volkes, furunseren Lebensraum." - Adolf Hitler. 8 November 1939 in Burgerbraukeller zu Munchen

"We fight for the safety of our people, for our living space." Adolf Hitler. at the Bürgerbräukeller in Munich

  1. bis 23. Dezember 1939 (17 to 23 December 1939)

The Bürgerbräukeller was a large beer hall in Munich, Germany.

MA 107: B02-1943-26 · Folder · 1943
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Wir Müssen in Grossen Zeiträumen denken nicht für den augenblick." - Adolf Hitler

"We don't have to think for a long time for the time being." - Adolf Hitler

Folge 42 (Episode 42), 10. X. - 16. X. 1943 (10 October - 16 October 1943)

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A swastike inside a wreath of oak leaves is above the Original German.

MA 107: B01-1940-32 · Folder · 1940
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Wir brechen nicht in Jubel aus, Wenn unsere Heere siegen. Wir lassen nicht im Jubelrausch Die bunten Fahnen fliegen. Wir bleiben still. In stummem Stolz Bedenken wir der Taten, Und unsere ganze Sehnsucht gilt Nur unseren Soldaten." - Alexander Heberlein / Folge 34 / 18. bis 24. August 1940.

["We don't erupt in cheers, when our armies win. We don't let fly the colored flags in the frenzy of jubilee. We stay quiet. In mute pride we remember the deeds, and all our longing is only aimed at our soldiers." - Alexander Heberlein / Episode 34 / 18.-24. August]

Small f below the Original German. Oak leaves and acorns in the background.

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MA 107: B02-1943-03 · Folder · 1943
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Wir wollen nicht unseren Kindern un Nachkommen hinterlassen, was wir selbst tun konnen." - Hermann Goring

"We do not want to leave our children and offspring what we can do ourselves." - Hermann Goring

Folge 3 (Epsidoe 3), 11. - 17. Januar 1943 (11 - 17 January 1943)

A drawing of Hermann Goring is above the Original German.

MA 107: B01-1940-44 · Folder · 1940
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Stolz auf unsere grossen Maenner duerfen wir nur sein/ solange sie sich unserer nicht zu schaemen brauchen." - v. Clausewitz

"We are only allowed to be proud of our great men, so long as they do not have to be ashamed of us." - Carl von Clausewitz

Folge 46 (Episode 46),10.-16. November 1940 (10-16 November 1940)

A small HN is below it. Sheaves of wheat surround the Original German.

MA 107: B02-1943-20 · Folder · 1943
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Wir sprechen nicht vom frieden, wir kämpfen dafür!" - Dr. Goebbels

"We are not talking about peace, we are fighting for it!." - Dr. Goebbels

Folge 35 (Episode 35), 22. VIII. - 28. VIII. 1943 (22 August - 28 August 1943)

A hand holding a hammer and a hand holding a sword are above the Original German. A laurel branch in below the Original German.

MA 107: B02-1942-46 · Folder · 1942
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Wir gehen hellen Blickes in diesen Herbst und den kalren Winter hinein mit dem Gedanken, nicht, dass die Sturme an unserem Hause vorbeigehen mogen, sondern dass wir sie bestehen." - Gorch Fock

"We are looking brightly into this autumn and the cold winter with the thought, not that the storms may pass our house, but that we will pass them." - Gorsch Fock

Folge 48 (Episode 48), 22. - 28. November 1942 (22 - 28 November 1942)

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Soldier walking in an outdoor setting. There are trees and a small mountain or hill in the background. The wind appears to be blowing.

MA 107: B02-1942-50 · Folder · 1942
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Wir bekennen uns zu dem geschlecht, das aus dem dunkel in das helle strebt." - Johann Wolfgang v. Goethe

"We are committed to the gender that strives from dark to light." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Folge 52 (Episode 52), 20. - 26. Dezember 1942

Pine leaves and a circular design or symbol with what appear to be rays of light eminating from it.

MA 107: B01-1941-27 · Folder · 1941
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Viktoria - Deutschland Siegt An Allen Fronten."

"Victory - Germany Wins At All Fronts."

Folge 34 (Episode 34), 17. - 23. August 1941 (17 - 23 August 1941)

German soldier helmet surrounded by oak leave are intertwined in the V of Viktoria.

MA 107: B01-1941-06 · Folder · 1941
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Opfer schufen das Großdeutsche Reich durch Opfer wird es ewig sein!"

"Victims created the Greater German Empire through sacrifice it will be forever!"

Folge 12 (Episode 12), 16. bis 22. 3. 1941(16 to 22 March 1941)

An eagle perches on a swastika surrounded by a wreath. The letters N.S.D.A.P. (Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei - National Socialist German Workers' Party) are beneath it.

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MA 107: B01-1939-19 · Folder · 1939
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German" "Das heutige Deutschland ift entschloffen, seine Grenzen sicherzustellen und seinen Lebensraum zu wahren." - Adolf Hitler am 8. November 1939 im Bürgerbräukelle

"Today's Germany is determined to ensure its borders and to preserve its living space." - Adolf Hitler on 8 November 1939 at the Bürgerbräukeller in Munich

  1. bis 16. Dezember 1939 (10 to 16 December 1939)

The Bürgerbräukeller was a large beer hall in Munich, Germany.

MA 107: B01-1940-28 · Folder · 1940
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Gehaertet im Feuer gewaltiger Ereignisse ist heute die Einheit Deutschlands." - Hermann Goring. / 7. bis 13. Juli 1940.

["Today the unity of Germany is hardened in the fire of colossal events." - Hermann Goring. / 7 to 13 July 1940.

Below and above the Original German are leaves, at the bottom is a small f.

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MA 107: B02-1942-34 · Folder · 1942
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Um Grosse erfolge zu erreichen, muss etwas gewagt werden." Moltke

"To achieve great success, something has to be dared." - Helmuth von Molktke

Folge 36 (Episode 36), 30. VIII. - 5. IX. 1942 (30 August - 5 September 1942)

An iron cross is at the top center of the poster. Oak leaves are in the background.

MA 107: B01-1941-44 · Folder · 1941
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Wer den menschen wohltat erweisen wird dafür gesegnet und das ist wahrer ruhm." - Friedrich der Große

"Those who do people good will be blessed for it and that is true glory." - Fredrick the Great

Folge 51 (Episode 51), 14. - 20. Dezember 1941 (14 - 20 December 1941)

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The letters FR with a small branch of leave intertwined is at the top.

MA 107: B02-1942-32 · Folder · 1942
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Wer zu hause keine not tragen weil der schäme sich vor den Helden der Schlacht." - Ernst Moritz Arndt

"Those who do not have any need at home because they are ashamed of the heroes of the battle." - Ernst Moritz Arndt

Folge 34 (Episode 34), 16. - 22. August 1942 (16 - 22 August 1942)

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In the background are the heads to two soldiers and razor wire.

MA 107: B01-1940-36 · Folder · 1940
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Das ist die hochste Religion, zu siegen oder zu sterben fuer Gerechtigkeit und Wahrheit." - Ernst Moritz Arndt / Folge 38 / 15. bis 21. September 1940

["This is the highest religion, to win or to die for justice and truth." - Ernst Moritz Arndt / Episode 38 / 15 to 21 September 1940]

A leaf is below the Original German.

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MA 107: B02-1943-30 · Folder · 1943
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Am Allgemeinen mitzudenken ist immer mutig, mitzuschivatzen aber nicht." - Gottfried Keller

"Thinking about the general is always courageous, but not participating." - Gottfried Keller

Folge 47. (Episode 47), 14. XI. - 20. XI. 1943 (14 November - 20 November 1943)

A feather and two branches of laurel leaves are in the background, at the bottom is a banner with the name Gottfried Keller.

MA 107: B01-1940-24 · Folder · 1940
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Der Krieg ist deshalb da weil England ihn gewollt hat." - Adolf Hitler. / 9. bis 15. Juni 1940.

["There is war, because England wanted it." - Adolf Hitler. / 9 to 15 June 1940.]

A picture of a German soldier beside a German civilian, with an eagle in the background, and ships in the distance.

MA 107: B02-1944-10 · Folder · 1944
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Es gibt nur eine sünde feigheit."

"There is only one cowardice sin."

Folge 12 (Episode 12), 19. III. - 25. III. 1944 (19 March - 25 March 1944)

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A drawing of the head and shoudlers of a German soldier wearing a helmet is to the right of the Original German.

MA 107: B02-1942-24 · Folder · 1942
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Es gibt keinen besseren Dank für den Einsatz unserer Soldaten, als vor allen mitzuhelfen an der Heilung ihrer Wunden." - Adolf Hitler

"There is no better way to thank our soldiers for their help than to help everyone heal their wounds." - Adolf Hitler

Folge 26 (Episode 26), 21. - 27. Juni 1942 (21 - 27 June 1942)

A nurse is tending to a wounded soldier at the top. THe letter E of the first word is large.

MA 107: B02-1942-47 · Folder · 1942
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Die Arbeit ehrt die Frau wie den Mann, das Kind aber adelt die Mutter." - Adolf Hitler

"The work honors the woman as much as the man, but the child ennobles the mother." - Adolf Hitler

Folge 49, 29. XI. - 5. XII. 1942 (29 November - 5 December 1942)

A woman seated with four children are at the top of the poster.

MA 107: B01-1940-43 · Folder · 1940
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Siegen wird, wer den staerkeren Glauben besitzt!"

"The Winner is who has the strongest faith!

Folge 45 (Episode 45), 3.-9. November 1940 (3-9 November 1940)

Oak leaves and acorns surround image. The first S is huge, with a wheat sheaf behind it. Small HMO at the end.

MA 107: B01-1940-14 · Folder · 1940
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Wie wir ohne Ketten geboren sind, so wuenschen wir ohne Zwang zu leben.- Friedrich der Große." / 31. Marz bis 6. April 1940.

["The way we are born without chains, we want to live without constraints - Fredrick the Great." / 31 March to 6 April 1940.]

A small f is at the bottom. It is printed on a blue background with an eagle with sword outlined.

MA 107: B01-1940-18 · Folder · 1940
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Der von den kapitalistischen Machthabern Frankreichs und Englands dem Grossdeutschen Reich aufgezwungene Krieg muss zum glorreichsten Sieg der deutschen Geschichte werden. - Adolf Hitler." / 28. April bis 4. Mai 1940.]

["The war that is imposed to the Great German Reich by the capitalist rulers of France and England must become the most glorious victory of German history. - Adolf Hitler. / 28 April to 4 May 1940.]

Below the Original German is a small red leaf.

MA 107: B02-1942-40 · Folder · 1942
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Die untreue hat unser volk hat unser volk einst geschlagen die treue wird uns einst wieder erlosen." - Adolf Hitler

"The unfaithfulness has struck our people, our people once struck faithfulness will redeem us once again." - Adolf Hitler

Folge 42 (Episode 42), 11. - 17. Oktober 1942 (11 - 17 October 1942)

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A slain dragon laying at the base of a tree with a sword in its neck.

MA 107: B01-1940-35 · Folder · 1940
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Die Zeit ist euer, was sie sein wird, wird sie durch euch sein." - Clausewitz / Folge 37 / 8.-14. September 1940

["The time is yours, of what kind it will be, is up to you." - Carl van Clausewitz / Epsidoe 37 / 8-14 September 1940]

Grass sprouts from the first D and the Clausewitz's name. A small f is at the end of the Original German.

MA 107: B02-1942-09 · Folder · 1942
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Der soldat Adolf Hitler hatte das Deutsche schwert scharf geschmiedet der feldherr Adolf Hitler Fuhrt es mit sie greichen schlagen." - Hermann Goring

"The soldier Adolf Hitler had sharply forged the German sword, the general Adolf Hitler leads it to strike with them." - Hermann Goring

Folge 10 (Episode 10), 1. - 7. Marz 1942 (1 - 7 March 1942)

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An eagle with its wings spread and a swastika in its talon. What appears to be columns in the shape of an X is below it. The columns have eagles and iron cross symbols on it.

MA 107: B02-1942-10 · Folder · 1942
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "In der hingabe des eigenen lebens für die gemeinschaft liegt die kronung allen opfersinns." - Adolf Hitler

"The sacrifice of one's own life for the community is the crowning of all sacrifice." - Adolf Hitler

Folge 12 (Episode 12) 15. - 21. Marz 1942 (15 - 21 March 1942)

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Wreat with a symbol in it is at the top.

MA 107: B01-1940-33 · Folder · 1940
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Der Gewinn des Gesamtopfers wird die Freiheit und Grosse unseres Vaterlandes sein." - Dr. Goebbels / Folge 35 / 25.-31. August 1940

["The profit of the total sacrifice shall be the freedom and the greatness of our fatherland." - Dr. Joesph Goebbels / Episode 35 / 25-31 August 1940]

The first D is heavily stylized.

MA 107: B02-1942-48 · Folder · 1942
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Die Politik der Engländer ist weder anständig noch achtbar noch zuverlassig ihre herborragendset eigenschaft ist die heuchelei." - Bismarck

"The policy of the English is neither decent nor respectable nor reliable. Its main characteristic is hypocrisy." - Otto von Bismarck

Folge 50 (Episode 50), 6. - 12. Dezember 1941 (6 - 12 December 1942)

MA 107: B02-1942-01 · Folder · 1942
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Das neue jahr soll unser volk befestigen in der zahigkett und aus dauer und ihm vot allem die kraft gegen zu kampfen fur den sieg und fur den frieden den Deutschland allen bringt die guten willens sind." - Dr. Goebbels

"The new year is supposed to secure our people in the chain and out of time and give them all the strength to fight against for the victory and for the peace that Germany brings to all who are of good will." - Dr. Joseph Goebbels

Folge 1 (Episode 1), 29. XII. - 4. I. 1942 (20 December - 4 January 1942)

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The year 1942 is at the top with oak and laurel leaves with a swastika in the center.

MA 107: B01-1940-15 · Folder · 1940
Part of World War II German Propaganda Posters

Original German: "Die ewigen Pessimisten und Norgler haben noch kein Volk gerettet, wohl aber zahlreiche Volker Staaten und Reiche zerstort. 21.3.34 Adolf Hitler." / vom 7. bis 13. April 1940.

["The never-ending pessimists and grumblers have not saved a people yet, but they have destroyed numerous peoples, states and empires. - Adolf Hitler 21 March 1934." / From 7 to 13 April 1940.]

The first D is stylized in red and very blocky.

MA 107: B02-1943-05 · Folder · 1943
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Original German: "Die Starke der Mutter Zeigt sich nicht am abend nach dem siege, sondarn wenn die sonne einmal nicht scheint." - Adolf Hitler

"The mother's strength does not show up in the evening after the victory, especially when the sun is not shining," - Adolf Hitler

Folge 7-8 (Episode 7-8), von 14. - 21. Februar 1943 (from 14 - 21 February 1943)

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MA 107: B02-1942-19 · Folder · 1942
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Original German: "Das Mutterherz ist der schönste und nverlierbarste Platz des Sohnes, selbst wenn er schon graue Haare traght und jeger hat im ganzen Weltall nur ein einziges solches." - Adalbert Stifter

"The mother's heart is the most beautiful and most captivable place of the son, even if he already has gray hair and everybody in the world has only one." - Adalbert Stifter

Folge 21 (Episode 21), 17. - 23 Mai 1942 (17 - 23 May 1942)

The letter D of the first work has a mother seated with a soldier kneeling before her. The name Adalbert Stifter is on a banner intertwined with the letter D.

MA 107: B02-1944-08 · Folder · 1944
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Original German: "Je mehr Opfer man für den Krieg gebracht hat und bringt, desto fanatischer muß man an den sieg glauben, dafur arveiten und kampfen. Denn er erst gibt den Opfern, auch den schwersten, ihren Sinn." - Dr. Goebbels

"The more sacrifices you have made for the war, the more fanatical you have to believe in victory for arveiten and fight for it. Because it only gives the victims their meaning, even the most difficult." - Dr. Goebbels

Folge 10 (Episode), 5. III. - 11. III 1944 (5 March - 11 March 1944)

The word Sieg is emphasized with a branch of laurel leaves behind it.

MA 107: B02-1943-22 · Folder · 1943
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Original German: "Je Mehr Männer und Frauen sich für den Kriegseinsatz zur Verfügung stelen, desto harter Kann der Fuhrer zuschlagen." - Dr. Goebbels

"The more men and women available for warfare, the harder the leader can strike." - Dr. Goebbels

Folge 38. (Episode 38), 12. IX. - 18. IX 1943 (12 September - 18 September 1943)

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Man helping a woman rivet on steel beams.

MA 107: B01-1940-23 · Folder · 1940
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Original German: "Je entschlossener und ie haerter wir alle die Opfer auf uns nehmen, um so sicherer werden wir jenen Frieden erringen, den unser Volk erstrebt. - Adolf Hitler." / 2. bis 8. Juni 1940.

["The more determined and the tougher we accept all the sacrifices, the more certain we will gain that peace that our people strives for. - Adolf Hitler." / 2 to 8 June 1940.]

A leaf with acorn is in the center of the first J.

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MA 107: B02-1943-16 · Folder · 1943
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Original German: "Der Einzelne muss und wird wie immer vergehen, allein das volk muss bleiben." - Adolf Hitler

"The individual must and will pass away as always, the people alone must remain." - Adolf Hitler

Folge 24, 25, 26 (Episode 24, 25, 26), 6. - 26 Juni 1943 (6 - 26 June 1943)

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The D of the first word is large. A woman holding an infant on her lap is in the center of the D. There appears to be rays of light eminating from behind her.

MA 107: B02-1942-03 · Folder · 1942
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Original German: "Des Helden Höhere seele muss dem grössten wie dem kleinsten auch in jeder lage ein beispiel sein." - Frederick der Grosse

"The hero's higher soul must be an example to the largest and the smallest in every situation." Fredrick the Great

Folge 4 (Episode 4) 18. - 24. Januar 1942 (18 - 24 January 1942)

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Medallian or coin with image of Frederick the Great on it. Friedr. der Grosse is at the bottom.

MA 107: B01-1940-04 · Folder · 1940
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Original German: "Das Deutsche volk, wird in diesem kampf night zersplittert, sondern immer fester und fester werden. - Adolf Hitler." / 21. bis 27. Januar 1940.

["The German people will be splintered in this fight night, but will become stronger and stronger. - Adolf Hitler." / 21 to 27 January 1940.]

MA 107: B01-1940-21 · Folder · 1940
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Original German: "DAS DEUTSCHE VOLK hort nur auf EIN Kommando. Einen November 1918 wird es in Deutschland niemals, niemals wieder geben. - Dr. Goebbels." / 19. bis 25. Mai 1940.

["THE GERMAN PEOPLE listen only to ONE command. Another November 1918 never, never will happen again in Germany." - Dr. Joseph Goebbels / 19 to 25 May 1940.]

Leaves with acorns are adjacent to the EIN.

MA 107: B02-1942-23 · Folder · 1942
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Original German: "Das deutsche Volk und seine Soldaten arbeiten und kämpfen heute nicht nur fur sich und ihre Zeit, sondern fur kommende, ja fernset Generationen." - Adolf Hitler

"The German people and their soldiers work and fight not only for themselves and their time, but for future, even remote, generations." - Adolf Hitler

Folge 25 (Episode 25), 14. - 20. Juni 1942 (14 - 20 June 1942)

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Two shield are at the top, one with a swastik and one with an eagle. There are oak leaves behind them.

MA 107: B01-1941-32 · Folder · 1941
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Original German: "Das Deutsche heer ist die gewaltigste waffe im dienste der freiheit fur Europa." - worte useres Führers

"The German army is the most powerful weapon in the service of freedom for Europe." - word of our leader (Adolf Hitler)

Folge 39 (Episode 39), 21. - 27. September 1941 (21 - 27 September 1941)

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MA 107: B01-1941-02 · Folder · 1941
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Original German: "Der Fuhrer Spricht: Uber uns allen steht der groke Befehl: Dumukt im Dienste deines Doltes deine Pfhdht tun!"

"The Fuhrer says: The great command is above all of us: do your duty in the service of your dagger!" - Adolf Hitler

Folge 4 (Epsidoe 4), 19.-25. Januar 1941 (19-25 January 1941)

Original German centered on the page. Emphasis on the words Spricht and Befel.

MA 107: B01-1940-49 · Folder · 1940
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Original German:"Der Fuehrer befiehlt: Glauben, gehorchen und kaempfen! "

"The Fuhrer orders: Believe, obey, and fight!"

Folge 52 (episode 52), 22. bis 28. Dezember 1940 (22 to 28 December 1940)

A red shield with an arrow is beside the Original German. A small WI is below. In green and red.

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MA 107: B01-1940-50 · Folder · 1940
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Original German:"Der Fuehrer handelt, wenn die Zeit reif ist! "

"The fuhrer acts when the time is ripe!"

Folge 53 (Episode 53), 29. Dezember 1940 bis 4. Januar 1941 (29 December 1940 to 4 January 1941)

The Original German is surrounded by a red frame. Below is a small WI.

MA 107: B01-1940-25 · Folder · 1940
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Original German: "Der Fuhrer hat uns gerufen, nun werden wir alle kommen und unser Opfer bringen." - Dr. Goebbels Berlin 17 April 1940. / 16. bis 22. Juni 1940.

["The Fuehrer has called us, now we all will come and make our sacrifice." - Dr. Joseph Goebbels Berlin 17 April 1940. / 16 to 22 June 1940.]

A Nazi eagle sits atop a cross at the top of the page.

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MA 107: B02-1942-44 · Folder · 1942
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Original German: "Das Vaterland darf Jedes Opfer fordern." Theodor Korner

"The fatherland may claim every victim." Theodor Korner

Folge46 (Episode 46), 8. - 14. November 1942 (8 - 14 November 1942)

A flame is burning at the top of the poster. There is a symbol behind it.

MA 107: B02-1943-25 · Folder · 1943
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Original German: "Der Bauer: Dauernstolz steht auf gutem Grunde, denn der bauer ist das volk, ist der Kulturtrager, is der Rasseerhalter." - Hermann Löns

"The farmer: Permanent pride stands for good reason, because the farmer is the people, is the cultural bearer, is the breeder." - Herman Löns

Folge 41 (Episode 41), 3. X. - 9. X. 1943 (3 October - 9 October 1943)

An image of 'Der Bauer' or, 'the farmer is above the Original German. A small f is in the upper right-hand corner.

MA 107: B02-1943-23 · Folder · 1943
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Original German: "Der Enderfolg wird nur dem zuteil, der standhaft bleibt und niemals die nerven verliert." - Adolf Hitler

"The end result is only granted to those who remain steadfast and never lose their nerve." - Adolf Hitler

Folge 39 (Episode 39), 19. IX. - 25. IX. 1943 (19 September - 25 September 1943)

Statue of a man holding a wreath and a shield is above the Original German.

MA 107: B02-1942-20 · Folder · 1942
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Original German: "Der Kampf fordert vom soldaten grössten einsatz von der heimat aber die grosste opferbereitschaft." - Adolf Hitler

"The battle demands the greatest effort from the soldiers from the home, but the greatest willingness to sacrifice." - Adolf Hitler

Folge 22 (Episode 22), 24. - 30. Mai 1942 (24 - 30 May 1942)

MA 107: B02-1943-14 · Folder · 1943
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Original German: "Das banner muss stehen wenn der mann auch fällt." - Albert Leo Schlageter

"The banner must stand if the man falls too." - Albert Leo Schlageter

Folge 22. (Episode 22), 24. - 30. Mai 1943 (24 - 30 May 1943)

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A fallen man holding a flag with a swastika in below and to the left of the Original German.

MA 107: B02-1942-13 · Folder · 1942
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Original German: "Das ist unser felobnis in jeder stunde an jedem tag nur zu denken an Deutschland an volk und reich an unsere grosse nation." - Adolf Hitler

"That is our dream every hour of every day, just think of Germany, of people and rich of our great nation." - Adolf Hitler

Folge 15 (Episode 15), 5. - 11. April 1942 (5 - 11 April 1942)

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The D in the first word has an oak leaf in it.

MA 107: B02-1942-38 · Folder · 1942
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Original German: "Klar und offen reden und wenn man einen freund hat, mit ihm zusammen dis an ende marschieren." Mussolini

"Talk clearly and openly and if you have a friend, march with him to the end." - Benito Mussolini

Folge 40 (Episode 40), 27. IX. - 3. X. 1942 (27 September - 3 October 1943)

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At the top is a laurel wreath with ribbons at the bottom and object in the center.

MA 107: B01-1941-42 · Folder · 1941
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Original German: "Zum erfolge gehört sich vom misserfolge nicht abschrecken lassen und auch deinen kopf darfst du nicht sparen wenn er gefordert wird wer sich spart verspielt sich." - Josef Ponten

"Success should not be deterred by failures and you must not save your head if it is challenged who saves himself gambles away." - Josef Ponten

Folge 49 (Episode 49), 30. XI. - 6. XII. 1941 (30 November 0 6 December 1941)

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A small branch with leaves is at the bottom.

MA 107: B01-1941-38 · Folder · 1941
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Original German: "Sichere nerven und eiserne Za Higkeit sind die besten garanten fur die erfolge auf dieser welt." - worte unseres Führers

"Safe nerves and iron toughness are the best guarantees of success in this world." - words of our leader (Adolf Hitler)Folge 45 (Episode 45), 2. - 8. November 1941 (2 - 8 November 1941

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MA 107: B02-1943-21 · Folder · 1943
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Original German: "Sichere Nerven und eiserne Zähigkeit sind die besten Garanten für die Erfolge auf dieser Welt." - Adolf Hitler

"Safe nerves and iron tenacity are the best guarantors for success in this world." - Adolf Hitler

Folge 36/37 (Foolge 36/37), 28. VIII. - 11. IX. 1943 (28 August - 11 September 1943)

Two oak leaves and a small f are below the Original German.

MA 107: B01-1941-39 · Folder · 1941
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Original German: "Die nachwelt vergisst die männer die nur dem eigenen nutzen dienten und ruhmt die helden welche auf eigenes gluck verzichteten." - worte unseres Führers

"Posterity forgets the men who only served their own benefit and praised the heroes who renounced their own luck." - words of our leader (Adolf Hitler)

Folge 46 (Episode 46), 9. - 15. November 1941 (9 - 15 November 1941)

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A German soldiers' helmet surrounded by oak and laurel leaves is below the Original German

MA 107: B01-1941-34 · Folder · 1941
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Original German: "Bauern und soldaten stehen hand in hand zusammen um dem volke sein taglich brot zu geben und dem reiche seine frieheit zu sichern." - Dr. Goebbels

"Peasants and soldiers stand hand in hand to give the people their daily bread and to ensure their richness to the rich." - Dr. Joseph Goebbels

Folge 41 (Episode 41), 5. - 11. Oktober 1941 (5 - 11 October 1941)

Sword with wheat wrapped around it. A plow is at the bottom. Dr. Goebbels is in a banner at the top.

MA 107: B01-1941-37 · Folder · 1941
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Original German: "Unsere soldaten verteidigen alles, was wir besitzen, auf das, was eir den Deutschen geist nennen: Die Deutsche kunst und die Deutsche Wieesnschaft, die Freiheit der Forschung und die wurde der nation." - Dr. Goebbels

"Our soldiers defend everything we own in what we call the German spirit: German art and the German society, freedom of research and that of the nation." - Dr. Joseph Goebbels

Folge 44 (Episode 44), 26. X. - 1. XI. 1941 (26 October - 1 November 1941)M/0014

Eagle with its wings spread open over a wreat with a swatika in it. Beneath this is an open book with a sheild on the left and an owl on the right. There are leaves at the bottom with the name Dr. Goebbels.